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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,575.68, 22,875.36 and 10,982.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,575.68, 22,875.36 and 10,982.72 is: 15,156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,575.68 : 22,875.36 = 10,982.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,575.68/22,875.36 = 10,982.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,575.68x = 22,875.36 × 10,982.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,575.68x = 251,233,673.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,233,673.78/16,575.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.76

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